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“The Gaskos,” Wikimania, Star-Struck

FBI agents tell Steve Kroft about their 16-year search and eventual capture of Boston mobster Whitey Bulger; then, Morley Safer meets the Wikipedians; and, Charlie Rose profiles astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. Source

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The Director, The Cost of Cancer Drugs, Saving History

FBI director James Comey talks with Scott Pelley about the need for government electronic surveillance and privacy; then, Lesley Stahl reports on the astronomical price of cancer drugs; and Morley Safer reports that saving Italy’s history has become fashionable. Source

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Biden says he has no plans to travel to U.S.-Mexico border amid crisis

Amid a growing crisis at the southern border, CBS News confirmed 7,300 unaccompanied migrant children were transferred into a network of shelters run by the U.S. refugee agency last month. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal spent time with law enforcement officers witnessing the crisis and spoke with children and adults who said they had no choice but to come. CBS News White House reporter Bo Erickson joined CBSN to discuss the latest from the Biden administration. Source

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Moderna expands vaccine trial to include children as young as 6 months

Moderna announced it expanded its COVID-19 vaccine trial to include children. The first phase of the trial focused on kids ages 12 to 17, but the second phase incorporates children as young as 6 months old. Tanya Rivero spoke with Dr. Sophia Jan, division chief of general pediatrics at Cohen Children’s Medical Center, about Moderna’s study and new COVID guidelines for schools. Source

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A Monumental Project, Child Suicide Bombers, Falling Apart

Scott Pelley reports on the building of a national museum dedicated to African-American history and culture; Lara Logan reports on child suicide bombers in Afghanistan and Pakistan; Steve Kroft reports on why America’s roads, bridges, airports and rail are outdated and need to be fixed. Source

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